Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

What Apache Tribe of Oklahoma does

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation headquartered in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with roots tracing to Apachean-speaking ancestors organized under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act and historically known as the Ka-ta-kas or Kiowa Apaches. The tribe governs itself through an elected Business Committee (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, and two Committee Members) and delivers a broad portfolio of community programs to enrolled members, including a Burial Program, Child Care Development Fund, Enrollment services, General Assistance, Administration on Aging (AOA), Community Health Representative (CHR), Food Distribution, Environmental Program (EPA), Indian Child Welfare Prevention, Vocational Rehabilitation, and a Housing Authority of the Apache Tribe. Administrative functions span Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, an Apache Gaming Commission, a Tax Commission, and a Business Committee.

The tribe operates economic enterprises alongside its government functions, principally the Golden Eagle Casino in Apache, OK and the new Trading Post Casino in Anadarko, OK, plus an online gift shop selling ApacheStrong T-shirts and Apache Tribal Flags (at $10 per T-shirt, in-person pickup only). Federal and state grant programs (LIHEAP, Homeowners Assistance Fund, ERAP, CCDF) provide additional funding for member services, with ERAP eligibility now nationwide for enrolled members. Distribution is primarily through physical offices at the Anadarko tribal complex and satellite locations in Apache and Fort Cobb, supplemented by an official website, a Facebook page, email newsletter, and community events such as powwows and graduation banquets.

The tribe is actively investing in physical infrastructure, including the planned Apache Restorative Health & Community Center (renovation of the tribal complex gymnasium) and the revitalization of the former Silver Buffalo Casino structure into a community center for family functions, youth sports, cultural camps, powwows, and ceremonial dances. It also runs targeted partnerships, including an Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program with the Electrical Training Alliance Program of Western Oklahoma, a CCDF Director on the NICCA Board, and COVID-19 vaccination coordination with the I.H.S. Lawton Service Unit. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

Legal name

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

Website

https://apachetribe.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Anadarko, Oklahoma, delivering social services, elder care, childcare, housing, and economic programs to enrolled tribal members through gaming, federal grants, and direct program delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Social services administration
• Tribal casino gaming
• Elder care programs
• Federal grant programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Anadarko

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: The tribe operates gaming facilities including Golden Eagle Casino in Apache, OK and Trading Post Casino in Anadarko, OK, which generate revenue for tribal operations and member services.
2. Federal/State Program Grants: The tribe receives federal funding through various grant programs including LIHEAP (Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program), Homeowners Assistance Fund, Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), and Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) to provide social services to tribal members.
3. Tribal Gift Shop: The tribe operates an online gift shop selling ApacheStrong T-shirts and Apache Tribal Flags, generating revenue through merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribal government that delivers community support programs, elder and family services, healthcare access, educational support, housing assistance, and economic development to enrolled tribal members. It funds these programs through gaming operations (Golden Eagle Casino and Trading Post Casino), federal and state grants, and a small online retail merchandise operation, while providing governance via an elected Business Committee and regulatory bodies such as the Apache Gaming Commission and Tax Commission.

Product overview

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma operates as a tribal government organization providing community programs, administrative services, and economic development initiatives. The organization offers various social services through its tribal departments including Burial Program, Child Care Development Fund, Enrollment, General Assistance, Administration on Aging (AOA), Community Health Representative (CHR), Food Distribution, Environmental Program, Indian Child Welfare Prevention, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Economic operations include Golden Eagle Casino in Apache and the planned Trading Post Casino in Anadarko. The tribe also operates an online gift shop selling ApacheStrong merchandise. Cultural programs include the annual Education Banquet, Graduation Reception, Apache Tribal Princess Program, and community events such as Easter Egg Hunts, pow wows, and wellness walks. A new Community Center is being developed to host tribal gatherings and cultural activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ApacheStrong: Tribal merchandise brand featuring T-shirts and Apache Tribal Flags available for purchase online.
• Golden Eagle Casino
• Trading Post Casino

Products and services

• Tribal Community Programs A bundled offering of tribal community support programs for enrolled Apache Tribe members, including the Burial Program, Child Care Development Fund, Enrollment services, General Assistance, Administration on Aging (AOA), Community Health Representative (CHR), Food Distribution, Environmental Program (EPA), Indian Child Welfare Prevention, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Tribal Administration Services Administrative services including Housing Authority, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, and Government functions such as the Apache Gaming Commission, Business Committee, and Tax Commission for the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma.
• Golden Eagle Casino Casino located in Apache, Oklahoma offering gaming entertainment and employment opportunities, including positions for Manager on Duty, Cage Cashiers, Security, Drop Team members, and Bartenders.
• Trading Post Casino Casino located in Anadarko, Oklahoma, opened to provide gaming entertainment and employment opportunities under the Apache Tribe's gaming operations.
• Apache Tribe Online Gift Shop E-commerce platform offering ApacheStrong T-shirts and Apache Tribal Flags for purchase online, with in-person pickup required (no shipping).

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Indian Childcare Assoc. (NICCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Jamee Ware, Apache Tribe CCDF Director, selected to serve on NICCA Board of Directors while continuing as ATO Childcare Program Director. NICCA's mission is to promote high-quality culturally relevant childcare and unify tribes through leadership, support, and advocacy.
• Seven Western Tribes of Oklahoma CHR ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Collaborative health fair with vendors from Seven Western Tribes of Oklahoma CHR Programs. Joint Heart & Nutrition Educational Health Fair at Apache Tribe's Old Trading Post location.
• Electrical Training Alliance Program of Western OklahomaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 March 2022Partnership offering Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program - a five-year program providing 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 950 hours of classroom instruction. Starting rate of $17.53/hour with no tuition or student loan debt.
• Lawton Indian Hospital / I.H.S. Lawton Service UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian Health Service for COVID-19 vaccination drives and booster clinics. The CHR Program coordinates with Lawton I.H.S. to provide vaccine appointments for eligible tribal members 65+ and those with underlying health conditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wichita and Affiliated Tribes: Federally recognized Oklahoma tribal nation in the Anadarko region operating parallel government programs, social services, and economic enterprises. Highly comparable in governance structure and member service model.
• Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes: Joint tribal government in Oklahoma sharing the Medicine Lodge Treaty lineage and operating parallel tribal program and gaming structures. Comparable in federal recognition status and service breadth to enrolled members.
• Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma: Southwestern Oklahoma tribe with shared history under the 1867 Treaties of Medicine Lodge alongside the Apache (historically 'Kiowa Apaches'). Operates comparable tribal government services and gaming enterprises in the same region.
• Comanche Nation: Federally recognized Oklahoma tribal nation co-located in the Anadarko area with overlapping historic ties under the Medicine Lodge Treaties. Operates gaming facilities and similar tribal program structures, making it the closest geographic and functional peer.
• Caddo Nation: Southwestern Oklahoma tribal nation operating gaming and tribal programs in the Anadarko jurisdictional area. Comparable scope of social services, federal grant participation, and gaming-based revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Citizen Potawatomi Nation: Oklahoma-based tribal government with established gaming operations (FireLake Casino) and broad tribal program portfolio. Comparable in federally recognized status, gaming-driven enterprise model, and member service breadth.
• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Larger Oklahoma tribal nation with extensive gaming, healthcare, education, and social service operations. Relevant as a benchmark for the upper end of tribal government scale and program diversification in the same state.
• Mescalero Apache Tribe: Apachean-speaking federally recognized tribe in New Mexico operating Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Comparable as an Apache tribal government with gaming-based revenue funding cultural and member services.
• Fort Sill Apache Tribe: Closely related Apachean-speaking tribe headquartered near Apache, OK with overlapping cultural identity and gaming operations. Comparable as an Apache-affiliated federally recognized tribe operating gaming and social services in the same region.

Regional players

• Delaware Nation: Oklahoma-based federally recognized tribe operating comparable member services, gaming, and federal grant programs. Similar small-to-mid scale tribal government footprint in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100064870530701
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apache-tribe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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